Grasmere Gingerbread ®015394 35428workShop - FoodThis fascinating little shop was built in 1630 as the village school, and is where Wordsworth occasionally taught. In 1854 it became the home of Sarah Nelson's world famous original celebrated Grasmere Gingerbread ®. This unique and delicious gingerbread is freshly baked everyday to the secret recipe and is only obtainable from this shop or through the international mail order service.Church Cottage, GrasmereAmblesideCumbriaLA22 9SWUnited Kingdom54.457641966380-3.024180063600http://www.grasmeregingerbread.co.uk

Grasmere Gingerbread ®

Shop - Local Produce, free entry

Grasmere Gingerbread

Details

This fascinating little shop was built in 1630 as the village school, and is where Wordsworth occasionally taught. In 1854 it became the home of Sarah Nelson's world famous original celebrated Grasmere Gingerbread ®. This unique and delicious gingerbread is freshly baked everyday to the secret recipe and is only obtainable from this shop or through the international mail order service.

Opening details

The Grasmere Gingerbread ® Shop opens at 9:15am and closes dependent on the season, shorter Winter closing times. Closed 4 days of the year: Good Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Coach parties and tour groups can be booked in at other times.

Prices

Free entry

Facilities

Coach parties accepted

Facilities for groups

Regional Tourist Board Member

Welcome Host

Children welcome

Disabled access

Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)

Guided tours for groups

Smoking not allowed

Group visits are available which include a talk lasting 20-30 mins on the history of Cumbrian food and how Grasmere Gingerbread evolved through the Victorian tourist trail. Fresh Gingerbread is served with tea or coffee and an oatcake with Cumberland Rum Butter. Cost £3.00 for adults and £2.50 per child, coach driver and teachers/guide free. School and Educational groups are also taken, contact the shop directly for prices and further information. Must be pre-booked.